Introductory Chemistry: An Active Learning Approach
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Chapter 5, Problem 8E
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
The reason as to why only two combinations of chlorine and mercury are possible is to be explained using the law of multiple proportions.
Concept introduction:
The law of multiple proportions states that when two elements combine to form compound, the elements that combine has a fixed ratio. The ratios of different weights of element that combine with the other element are in whole numbers.
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